World Bank Search - documentsYjcxYjAyMTU2M2FmZGM0NjY4YzVjOTY4ODM3ZWI2MDJlNDg0ZGJjNg2http://www.banquemondiale.org/fr/news/press-release/2024/03/25/accelerating-data-modernization-efforts-in-western-and-central-africaCongo, Republic of,GabonLa Banque mondiale a approuvé aujourd'hui un financement de 150 millions de dollars (en crédit et don) de l'Association internationale de développement (IDA)* et de la Banque internationale pour la reconstruction et le développement (BIRD)** pour améliorer et harmoniser les systèmes statistiques en République du Congo et en République gabonaise. Cette opération est un financement additionnel au Projet pour l’harmonisation et l’amélioration des statistiques en Afrique de l'Ouest et du Centre (HISWACA-SOP 2), conçu pour améliorer les performances statistiques nationales, promouvoir l'harmonisation régionale, faciliter l'accès aux données et leur utilisation, et moderniser les cadres statistiques en Afrique de l'Ouest et du Centre.regions:Africa,country:Congo, Republic of,country:Gabon,subject:data-and-statisticsFrenchAfricaAccélérer les efforts de modernisation des données en Afrique de l'Ouest et du Centre - La République du Congo et la République gabonaise reçoivent le soutien de la Banque mondiale pour améliorer leurs systèmes statistiquesData-and-statisticsP180085/content/wb-home/fr/news/press-release/2024/03/25/accelerating-data-modernization-efforts-in-western-and-central-africa2024-03-25T17:45:00ZAfricacq5Congo, Republic of,GabonCG,GAPress ReleasePress ReleaseAfrica, AFRIBRD,IDAZGM4MjJiYjVhMDhlNWJmYjgyZWM1MjQ0ZDcyNGRkNzY1Mjc3ZmM1Nw2http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2024/03/25/accelerating-data-modernization-efforts-in-western-and-central-africaCongo, Republic of,GabonThe World Bank today approved an additional $150 million in credit and loan from the International Development Association (IDA) and from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) to improve and harmonize data systems in the Republic of Congo and Gabonese Republic, respectively. This operation is an Additional Financing of the Harmonizing and Improving Statistics in West and Central Africa Series of Projects-Two (HISWACA-SOP 2) project, designed to improve national statistical performance, promote regional harmonization, facilitate data access and utilization, and drive the modernization of statistical frameworks in Western and Central Africa.regions:Africa,country:Congo, Republic of,country:Gabon,subject:data-and-statisticsEnglishAfricaAccelerating Data Modernization Efforts in Western and Central Africa - Republic of Congo and Gabonese Republic get World Bank support to enhance their statistical systemsData-and-statisticsP180085/content/wb-home/en/news/press-release/2024/03/25/accelerating-data-modernization-efforts-in-western-and-central-africa2024-03-25T17:45:00ZAfricacq5Congo, Republic of,GabonCG,GAPress ReleasePress ReleaseAfrica, AFRIBRD,IDAODYzZDczNjA5ODRjYjM2OGY1MjU5N2QzNjE2NzI4ZWFhYmFjNzA0Yw2http://www.banquemondiale.org/fr/news/press-release/2024/01/02/gabon-the-world-bank-boost-its-support-to-accelerate-digital-transformationGabonAujourd'hui, le gouvernement du Gabon et la Banque mondiale signent un prêt de 68,5 millions de dollars pour le projet Gabon numérique afin d'accélérer l'adoption de services publics numérisés et d'augmenter le nombre de personnes disposant d'un identifiant unique facilitant l'accès inclusif aux services publics.country:Gabon,africaFrenchGabon : La Banque mondiale renforce son soutien pour accélérer la transformation numérique/content/wb-home/fr/news/press-release/2024/01/02/gabon-the-world-bank-boost-its-support-to-accelerate-digital-transformation2024-01-02T22:30:00Zcq5GabonGAPress ReleasePress ReleaseAfrica, AFRIBRDN2E4NDcxODU3NzJjYWVlZjlhZTk3ZDlmMzUwNWUwYzlhMzQ2NDBjYQ2http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2024/01/02/gabon-the-world-bank-boost-its-support-to-accelerate-digital-transformationGabonToday, the Government of Gabon and the World Bank sign $68.5 million loan for the Digital Gabon Project to accelerate adoption of digitalized public services and increase the number of persons with a unique ID that facilitates inclusive access to public services.country:Gabon,africaEnglishGabon: The World Bank Boosts its Support to Accelerate Digital Transformation/content/wb-home/en/news/press-release/2024/01/02/gabon-the-world-bank-boost-its-support-to-accelerate-digital-transformation2024-01-02T18:00:00Zcq5GabonGAPress ReleasePress ReleaseAfrica, AFRIBRDNzAyM2NjNjA5Y2JhYWNhZjY0OGU4Mjg3NWE1YTE1Nzc3ZDU5OTUyZA2http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2023/12/20/a-one-health-approach-to-boost-health-security-in-western-and-central-africaLiberia,Guinea,Cabo Verde,Chad,Mauritania,Cameroon,Burkina Faso,Mali,Nigeria,Niger,Senegal,Gambia,Sierra Leone,Ghana,Gabon,Congo, Republic of,Central African Republic,Togo,Benin,Equatorial Guinea,Guinea-Bissau,Cote d'IvoireThe World Bank Board today approved a Health Security Program for Western and Central Africa in a move to boost health security in the sub-region. During its first phase, the $500 million IDA* financed multiphase operation will involve Cabo Verde, Guinea, Liberia, and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to increase collaboration and improve health system capacities to prevent, detect, and respond to health emergencies in the region. The Program will also leverage financing from other partners, namely the Global Financing Facility for Women, Children and Adolescents, and the Pandemic Fund.regions:Africa,subject:regional integration,subject:health,country:Liberia,country:Guinea,country:Cabo Verde,country:Chad,country:Mauritania,country:Cameroon,country:Burkina Faso,country:Mali,country:Nigeria,country:Niger,country:Senegal,country:Gambia,country:Sierra Leone,country:Ghana,country:Gabon,country:Congo, Republic of,country:Central African Republic,country:Togo,country:Benin,country:Equatorial Guinea,country:Guinea-Bissau,country:Cote-dIvoireEnglishAfricaA One Health Approach to Boost Health Security in Western and Central AfricaRegional Integration,HealthP179078/content/wb-home/en/news/press-release/2023/12/20/a-one-health-approach-to-boost-health-security-in-western-and-central-africa2023-12-19T16:02:00ZAfricacq5Liberia,Guinea,Cabo Verde,Chad,Mauritania,Cameroon,Burkina Faso,Mali,Nigeria,Niger,Senegal,Gambia,Sierra Leone,Ghana,Gabon,Congo, Republic of,Central African Republic,Togo,Benin,Equatorial Guinea,Guinea-Bissau,Cote-dIvoireLR,GN,CV,TD,MR,CM,BF,ML,NG,NE,SN,GM,SL,GH,GA,CG,CF,TG,BJ,GQ,GW,CIPress ReleasePress ReleaseAfrica, AFRIDAY2E4MjY2OWY0MTgyMDhlZmZkMTA3MjM3ZDJjODEzNjljZjY1Y2JkNg2http://www.banquemondiale.org/fr/news/press-release/2023/12/20/a-one-health-approach-to-boost-health-security-in-western-and-central-africaLiberia,Guinea,Cabo Verde,Chad,Mauritania,Cameroon,Burkina Faso,Mali,Nigeria,Niger,Senegal,Gambia,Sierra Leone,Ghana,Gabon,Congo, Republic of,Central African Republic,Togo,Benin,Equatorial Guinea,Guinea-Bissau,Cote d'IvoireLa Banque mondiale a approuvé ce jour le Programme de sécurité sanitaire pour l'Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre afin de renforcer la sécurité sanitaire dans la sous-région. Au cours de sa première phase, cette opération – à phases multiples - de 500 millions de dollars financée par l'IDA* impliquera le Cap Vert, la Guinée, le Libéria et la Communauté économique des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (CEDEAO) pour accroître la collaboration et améliorer la capacité des systèmes de santé à prévenir, détecter et répondre aux situations d'urgence sanitaire dans la région. Le programme mobilisera également des fonds d'autres partenaires, à savoir le Mécanisme de financement mondial pour les femmes, les enfants et les adolescents et le Fonds de lutte contre les pandémies.regions:Africa,subject:regional integration,subject:health,country:Liberia,country:Guinea,country:Cabo Verde,country:Chad,country:Mauritania,country:Cameroon,country:Burkina Faso,country:Mali,country:Nigeria,country:Niger,country:Senegal,country:Gambia,country:Sierra Leone,country:Ghana,country:Gabon,country:Congo, Republic of,country:Central African Republic,country:Togo,country:Benin,country:Equatorial Guinea,country:Guinea-Bissau,country:Cote-dIvoireFrenchAfricaUne approche intégrée pour renforcer la sécurité sanitaire en Afrique de l'Ouest et du CentreRegional Integration,HealthP179078/content/wb-home/fr/news/press-release/2023/12/20/a-one-health-approach-to-boost-health-security-in-western-and-central-africa2023-12-19T16:02:00ZAfricacq5Liberia,Guinea,Cabo Verde,Chad,Mauritania,Cameroon,Burkina Faso,Mali,Nigeria,Niger,Senegal,Gambia,Sierra Leone,Ghana,Gabon,Congo, Republic of,Central African Republic,Togo,Benin,Equatorial Guinea,Guinea-Bissau,Cote-dIvoireLR,GN,CV,TD,MR,CM,BF,ML,NG,NE,SN,GM,SL,GH,GA,CG,CF,TG,BJ,GQ,GW,CIPress ReleasePress ReleaseAfrica, AFRIDAN2FmODQ2M2MzZmI3MWE5MmVhMDQzMTk2MjA5ZTU2ODk0NjNkNjUyOA2http://www.worldbank.org/en/results/2023/12/01/mobilizing-the-private-sector-to-drive-development-in-africaCongo, Republic of,Ethiopia,Guinea-Bissau,Kenya,Lesotho,South Africa,Senegal,Tanzania,Congo, Democratic Republic of,Botswana,Gabon,Guinea,Madagascar,Namibia,Cameroon,Nigeria,Cote d'Ivoire,MozambiqueTackling persistent poverty and fragility in Africa requires the efforts of multiple partners—national governments, development institutions, communities, civil society organizations, and business. The private sector is critically important to create jobs and improve the livelihoods of people throughout the continent. The World Bank leverages expertise and resources across the institution, including IFC and MIGA, to accelerate sustainable and inclusive economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa by strengthening the region’s private sector. It harnesses a range of instruments, including public-private partnerships (PPPs), multi-donor facilities, and capital investment pipelines to drive development by tapping into the region’s local capital.regions:Africa,subject:private sector development,subject:small and medium-sized enterprises and jobs,organization:International Finance Corporation (IFC),organization:Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA),subject:power and electricity sector,subject:jobs and development,subject:information and communication technologies,subject:gender,country:Congo, Republic of,country:Ethiopia,subject:poverty,subject:investment climate,country:Guinea-Bissau,country:Kenya,country:Lesotho,country:South Africa,country:Senegal,country:Tanzania,subject:public-private partnerships,subject:renewable energy,subject:energy-access,country:Congo, Democratic Republic of,subject:trade,country:Botswana,country:Gabon,country:Guinea,country:Madagascar,country:Namibia,subject:infrastructure and growth,country:Cameroon,country:Nigeria,subject:climate finance,country:Cote-dIvoire,country:Mozambique,subject:human capital for growthEnglishAfricaMobilizing the Private Sector to Drive Development in AfricaPrivate Sector Development,Small And Medium-sized Enterprises And Jobs,Power And Electricity Sector,Jobs And Development,Information And Communication Technologies,Gender,Poverty,Investment Climate,Public-private Partnerships,Renewable Energy,Energy-access,Trade,Infrastructure And Growth,Climate Finance,Human Capital For GrowthP157734,P146319,P146469,P127303,P160806,P178176,P143302,P121019International Finance Corporation (IFC),Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)/content/wb-home/en/projects-operations/results/2023/12/01/mobilizing-the-private-sector-to-drive-development-in-africa2023-12-01T11:20:00ZtrueAfricacq5Congo, Republic of,Ethiopia,Guinea-Bissau,Kenya,Lesotho,South Africa,Senegal,Tanzania,Congo, Democratic Republic of,Botswana,Gabon,Guinea,Madagascar,Namibia,Cameroon,Nigeria,Cote-dIvoire,MozambiqueCG,ET,GW,KE,LS,ZA,SN,TZ,CD,BW,GA,GN,MG,NA,CM,NG,CI,MZResults 34,203 direct jobs in the region.> 19,639 gigawatt hours (GWh) in expanded power generation.> 56 million new subscribers to telecom services.Between 2014 and 2023, over 19,000 jobs were created in industrial parks in Ethiopia, 66 percent of them for young women.Since 2018, 3,612 new formal firms have been established in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), 65 percent owned by women and 35 percent by young entrepreneurs, creating 9,360 jobs.]]> 34,203 direct jobs in the region.> 19,639 gigawatt hours (GWh) in expanded power generation.> 56 million new subscribers to telecom services.Between 2014 and 2023, over 19,000 jobs were created in industrial parks in Ethiopia, 66 percent of them for young women.Since 2018, 3,612 new formal firms have been established in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), 65 percent owned by women and 35 percent by young entrepreneurs, creating 9,360 jobs.]]>ResultsAfrica, AFRIFC,IDA,MIGAZDIwMTkwZGNhYWFmYjUyYjY2MDllYzFmM2FiMDgxZWJiNDljOGU1MQ2http://www.worldbank.org/en/results/2023/11/17/scaling-up-energy-access-for-green-resilient-and-inclusive-development-in-western-and-central-africaNigeria,Ghana,Burkina Faso,Gambia,Cote d'Ivoire,Mali,Niger,Chad,Cameroon,Cabo Verde,Togo,Sierra Leone,Liberia,Senegal,Congo, Republic of,Mauritania,Gabon,Guinea,Guinea-Bissau,Central African Republic,BeninPolitical commitment, improved regulatory frameworks, and public and private financing are driving progress in energy access expansion across Western and Central Africa (AFW). Off-grid systems using solar power are increasingly providing energy services in the region. Moreover, regional cooperation through programs such as the West Africa Power Pool (WAPP) is making it possible to supply energy to 14 AFW countries—benefiting 64 percent of the total AFW population. Nevertheless, a significant scale-up of current efforts will be needed to achieve universal energy access by 2030.subject:energy efficiency,subject:energy-access,subject:renewable energy,regions:Africa,subject:regional integration,subject:green-growth,subject:inclusive-growth,subject:sustainable economic growth,subject:power and electricity sector,country:Nigeria,country:Ghana,country:Burkina Faso,country:Gambia,country:Cote-dIvoire,country:Mali,country:Niger,country:Chad,country:Cameroon,country:Cabo Verde,subject:infrastructure and growth,subject:infrastructure,country:Togo,country:Sierra Leone,country:Liberia,country:Senegal,country:Congo, Republic of,country:Mauritania,country:Gabon,country:Guinea,consultations:country/equatorial-guinea,country:Guinea-Bissau,country:Central African Republic,country:BeninEnglishAfricaScaling Up Energy Access for Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development in Western and Central AfricaEnergy Efficiency,Energy-access,Renewable Energy,Regional Integration,Green-growth,Inclusive-growth,Sustainable Economic Growth,Power And Electricity Sector,Infrastructure And Growth,InfrastructureP161885,P125565,P094919,P179267,P163568,P146830/content/wb-home/en/projects-operations/results/2023/11/17/scaling-up-energy-access-for-green-resilient-and-inclusive-development-in-western-and-central-africa2023-11-17T13:02:00ZtrueAfricacq5Nigeria,Ghana,Burkina Faso,Gambia,Cote-dIvoire,Mali,Niger,Chad,Cameroon,Cabo Verde,Togo,Sierra Leone,Liberia,Senegal,Congo, Republic of,Mauritania,Gabon,Guinea,Guinea-Bissau,Central African Republic,BeninNG,GH,BF,GM,CI,ML,NE,TD,CM,CV,TG,SL,LR,SN,CG,MR,GA,GN,GW,CF,BJResultsResultsAfrica, AFRIDANTA1M2Y5OTJkMDI5ODc2YTkzZWU2ZDNkYmZmZDE5NGIzYmZhODZiOQ2http://www.banquemondiale.org/fr/country/gabon/publication/pro-poor-approach-reforming-fossil-fuel-subsidies-resources-for-gabon-improving-health-essential-services-educationGabonLes prix du pétrole reculent progressivement, mais restent encore élevés et devraient continuer à booster l’économie gabonaise à moyen terme, selon la dernière édition de la Note de conjoncture du Gabon publiée par la Banque mondiale. Sa forte dépendance à l’égard des cours pétroliers soumet toutefois le pays à d’importants risques de détérioration, ce qui souligne la nécessité d’une diversification économique.country:Gabon,regions:Africa,subject:economic growth analytics,subject:economic growth,subject:sustainable economic growth,subject:green-growth,subject:inclusive-growth,subject:social safeguards,subject:social inclusion,subject:social protection and growth,subject:education,subject:health,subject:energy and extractives,subject:energy-accessFrenchAfricaUne réforme des subventions aux carburants favorisant les pauvres permettrait de mobiliser des ressources nécessaires pour améliorer les services essentielsEconomic Growth Analytics,Economic Growth,Sustainable Economic Growth,Green-growth,Inclusive-growth,Social Safeguards,Social Inclusion,Social Protection And Growth,Education,Health,Energy And Extractives,Energy-access/content/country/gabon/fr/publication/pro-poor-approach-reforming-fossil-fuel-subsidies-resources-for-gabon-improving-health-essential-services-education2023-06-20T10:29:00ZAfricacq5GabonGAPublicationPublicationAfrica, AFRcountry|gabonYjcyM2IwOGJkMWY0Zjk3NWI0YzM2MzY3NzViYTdlMGJhMmNmMTM2Zg2http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/gabon/publication/pro-poor-approach-reforming-fossil-fuel-subsidies-resources-for-gabon-improving-health-essential-services-educationGabonWhile gradually decreasing, high oil prices are likely to continue to buoy Gabon’s economy in the medium term, says the World Bank’s Gabon Economic Update. However, the high dependence on oil prices also poses significant downside risks, underscoring the need for economic diversification.country:Gabon,regions:Africa,subject:economic growth analytics,subject:economic growth,subject:sustainable economic growth,subject:green-growth,subject:inclusive-growth,subject:social safeguards,subject:social inclusion,subject:social protection and growth,subject:education,subject:health,subject:energy and extractives,subject:energy-accessEnglishAfricaA pro-poor approach to reforming fossil fuel subsidies would help generate resources for Gabon’s goals of improving health, education and other essential servicesEconomic Growth Analytics,Economic Growth,Sustainable Economic Growth,Green-growth,Inclusive-growth,Social Safeguards,Social Inclusion,Social Protection And Growth,Education,Health,Energy And Extractives,Energy-access/content/country/gabon/en/publication/pro-poor-approach-reforming-fossil-fuel-subsidies-resources-for-gabon-improving-health-essential-services-education2023-06-20T10:29:00ZAfricacq5GabonGAPublication Gabon’s economic outlook remains favorable over the medium term, thanks to a strong performance forecast for its oil sector, says the latest edition of the World Bank’s Gabon Economic Update. Growth is expected to average 3% this year and over the next two years. The country’s trade balance and its public finances have benefited from high commodity prices and a good performance of commodity exports such as oil, timber and manganese. As a result, Gabon recorded its strongest budgetary surplus in 2022 since the 2014 oil price shocks. However, the heavy reliance on volatile commodity markets also poses considerable risk to outlook, underscoring the need for stronger efforts to promote economic diversification. Real GDP growth (percent), 2018-2023 Gabon’s economic outlook remains favorable over the medium term, thanks to a strong performance forecast for its oil sector, says the latest edition of the World Bank’s Gabon Economic Update. Growth is expected to average 3% this year and over the next two years. The country’s trade balance and its public finances have benefited from high commodity prices and a good performance of commodity exports such as oil, timber and manganese. As a result, Gabon recorded its strongest budgetary surplus in 2022 since the 2014 oil price shocks. However, the heavy reliance on volatile commodity markets also poses considerable risk to outlook, underscoring the need for stronger efforts to promote economic diversification. Real GDP growth (percent), 2018-2023PublicationAfrica, AFRcountry|gabon